The Milwaukee-based North American Fighting Championship (NAFC) announced an agreement with the BMO Harris Bradley Center to start producing and promoting mixed martial arts shows, beginning with the "Mega Brawl" on May 31.

The last thing OnMilwaukee.com sports columnist Dave Begel wanted was to do was write another piece about mixed martial arts. After hours of deliberation and a viewing of the Brock Lesnar-Randy Couture title bout from last year, he couldn't help himself. Though his overall thoughts about the sports have not changed significantly, Begel's passion for his position has intensified.

OnMilwaukee.com sports columnist Dave Begel riled up the mixed martial arts masses last week with a column that decried the sport's blood lust. After receiving a steady stream of feedback, Begel is back and ready to turn the tables on his detractors.

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